Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
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Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Antirrhinum majus , Antirrhinum virga , Antirrhinum orontium
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Linear
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Keep the Soil well drained, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season
cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
10-15-10 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Aphids, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Formal Garden, Informal Hedge, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
-
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
ANTIRRHINUM majus 'Black Prince'
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Snapdragon
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
snapdragon
In German
Narzissen
Löwenmaul
In French
Narcissus
muflier
In Spanish
Narcissus
boca de dragón
In Greek
νάρκισσος
snapdragon
In Portuguese
Narcissus
snapdragon
In Polish
Narcyz
lwia paszcza
In Latin
Narcissus
snapdragon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Scrophulariales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Narcissus
Anthurium
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Jonquil and Snapdragon
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Snapdragon? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Snapdragon. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Snapdragon doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Snapdragon has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Jonquil and Snapdragon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Snapdragon
Season and care of Jonquil and Snapdragon is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Snapdragon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Snapdragon season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Snapdragon is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Snapdragon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Jonquil and Snapdragon Physical Information
Jonquil and Snapdragon physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Snapdragon height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Snapdragon are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Snapdragon flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Pink
- Snapdragon leaf color: Green
Care of Jonquil and Snapdragon
Care of Jonquil and Snapdragon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Snapdragon pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Snapdragon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.